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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.14, 628.10 and 356.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.14, 628.10 and 356.72 is: 492.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.14 : 628.10 = 356.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.14/628.10 = 356.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.14x = 628.10 × 356.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.14x = 224,055.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,055.83/455.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.28

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